The sport has been raised to the status of keenly competitive events and the best Europe has to offer jump into competition at Frankfurt, Germany. One contestant even jumps without skis - but that's not allowed, you know. Frankfurt, Germany A water-skier starting out waterskiing at a high rate of speed. MS - Water-skiers taking on the jump ramps. They are wearing head gear for protection. MS - One skier takes the jump and his legs can't take the impact resulting in a spill. In the background many people watching this event.